Cosmetic ingredients with skin brightening properties

BRIGHTENYL® is a new generation of skin tone and colour modulator molecule, activated by the skin’s own microbiome (i.e. the microorganisms that lives in symbiosis with our skin). It helps restoring a perfect and even skin tone by blocking the melanogenesis process.

BRIGHTENYL® helps to whiten and uniform the skin by:

• Blocking the melanogenesis process.
• Inhibition of reactive oxygen species
• Prevention of UV-induced DNA damage
• Reducing inflammation.
• Decreasing vasodilation and redness.
• Reducing the pore size

BRIGHTENYL® is a clear, yellow-amber liquid, which is preservation free. Dosage: 1-4%

EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) is a flavonoid (polyphenol) derived from green tea, known for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. However, like other polyphenols, EGCG has certain drawbacks, particularly in cosmetic applications: poor solubility and high sensitivity to oxidation, making it unstable in formulated products.

To overcome this challenge, Givaudan Active Beauty scientists have developed Illuminyl 388™, a monoglucoside of EGCG, using a green, cell-free process. This bio-based active offers enhanced solubility and stability while targeting multiple skin pigmentation pathways. Additionally, its prebiotic activity further supports the needs of diverse skin types across Africa, Asia, India, and Europe.